midi length work dresses-what to wear on feet/legs?

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I like to dress smartly for work and would like to move towards wearing more dresses . I am middle aged.

I have recently have found myself always in trousers with a nice blouse as i am struggling with what to wear on my legs / feet with a dress and would like something age-appropriate. i love lots of the dresses by MeandEm etc but the models are younger and wear bare legs ( fine for me in summer with tanned legs) and trainers or short boots which i don't think are right for me.

Do any of you style-conscious older ladies have any suggestions for appropriate footwear and leg coverage to help me out of my dress-avoiding rut please?

I wear everything with Doc Martens. I wear dresses and tights every day for work (primary school) and always in DMs - I have a few different colours, and also a variety of colourful tights. I have DM boots for the tights days and DM sandals or shoes for the warmer weather. They're sturdy and comfy (once worn in, especially the soft leather ones) and I walk everywhere in them in all weathers.

I wouldn't say I'm either middle aged or particularly trendy though.